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  • Microbiology
  • Environmental Science
  • Biotechnology

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  • Electroactive microorganisms (EAMs) mediate extracellular electron transfer, impacting diverse ecosystems.
  • Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and the human gut microbiome involve complex microbial communities.
  • EAMs play critical roles in both material degradation and host-associated physiological processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore parallels between EAMs in corrosion systems and the human gut microbiome.
  • To leverage insights from corrosion microbiomes for understanding gut microbial functions.
  • To inform strategies for microbiome engineering and promoting gut health.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of EAM functions in distinct environments.
  • Review of existing literature on microbiologically influenced corrosion and gut microbiome studies.
  • Identification of shared microbial mechanisms like electron transfer and biofilm formation.

Main Results:

  • EAMs in corrosion and the gut exhibit similar strategies for electron transfer, biofilm formation, and syntrophic interactions.
  • Anoxic niches and metabolic adaptability are common features in both systems.
  • Corrosion microbiome research provides frameworks for understanding microbial resilience and cooperation in the gut.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding EAMs in corrosion offers valuable insights into gut microbiome dynamics.
  • Bridging knowledge between these fields can advance microbiome engineering for gut health.
  • Further research, including functional metagenomics and archaeal contributions, is needed to fully elucidate these interactions.